Intermediate Rides

Abbey St Bathans

Cycling Route  -

Hard

This is a big loop to the north of Duns.  After passing Edrom the Whiteadder Water is crossed at Todheugh. The road rises gradually to Lintlaw then descends to Lintlaw Burn before a long climb towards Blackhouse.

height

25.5mi

41km

trending_flat

2,132ft

650m

trending_flat

2,132ft

650m

Towns along route: Duns

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Longformacus

Cycling Route  -

Moderate

This route heads north from Duns and passing Duns Law. The route climbs and then there is a rapid descent towards Ellemford Bridge.

height

16mi

25.5km

trending_flat

1,574ft

480m

trending_flat

1,574ft

480m

Towns along route: Duns, Longformacus

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Swinton & Gavinton

Cycling Route  -

Easy

This route heads south from Duns towards Swinton. From here sections of the route follow very quiet, winding country lanes.

height

17mi

27.5km

trending_flat

656ft

200m

trending_flat

656ft

200m

Towns along route: Duns, Swinton

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Paxton House

Cycling Route  -

Hard

This route heads south from Eyemouth towards Ayton Castle and then up towards Lamberton Moor. After descending use the footbridge to cross the Whiteadder Water and on to Paxton village where you can visit nearby Paxton House.

height

21.5mi

34.5km

trending_flat

2,066ft

630m

trending_flat

2,066ft

630m

Towns along route: Eyemouth

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Coldingham & St Abbs

Cycling Route  -

Moderate

Leaving Eyemouth in an easterly direction before heading north towards Coldingham. Continue through the village and climb away from Coldingham and offers views up and down the coast. Carry on towards St. Abbs Head with a couple of steep climbs along the way.

height

16mi

25.5km

trending_flat

1,804ft

550m

trending_flat

1,738ft

530m

Towns along route: Eyemouth, St Abbs

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Cavers & Stobs

Cycling Route  -

Hard

This large loop from Hawick initially heads south from the town before turning east. The route climbs steeply before making a long descent past Ormiston and Cauldmill.

height

19mi

30.5km

trending_flat

1,870ft

570m

trending_flat

1,870ft

570m

Towns along route: Hawick

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Denholm

Cycling Route  -

Moderate

This route heads east from Hawick with a couple of undulating miles as you leave the town. The route then follows the north bank of the River Teviot for some distance before making a steepish but fairly short climb away from the river.

height

15mi

24km

trending_flat

1,410ft

430m

trending_flat

1,410ft

430m

Towns along route: Hawick

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Roberton

Cycling Route  -

Moderate

This route takes you to the east of Hawick and past Wilton Park as you leave the town. Cross the Borthwick Water using a footbridge.

height

14.5mi

23km

trending_flat

1,312ft

400m

trending_flat

1,312ft

400m

Towns along route: Hawick, Roberton

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Bowmont Forest & Roxburgh

Cycling Route  -

Moderate

A route taking you south of Kelso passing Bowmont Forest before turning west where you can stop at Teviot Water Garden & Smokery.

height

18.5mi

30km

trending_flat

1,148ft

350m

trending_flat

1,148ft

350m

Towns along route: Kelso

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Denholm & Lilliesleaf

Cycling Route  -

Hard

This route takes you in a loop to the east of Jedburgh. The road climbs steeply out of the town to the summit on the north side of Dunion Hill.

height

26mi

42km

trending_flat

2,034ft

620m

trending_flat

2,034ft

620m

Towns along route: Lilliesleaf

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Oxnam & Crailing

Cycling Route  -

Moderate

This route initially takes you south of Jedburgh and with some steep climbing before descending to Mossburnford.

height

17.5mi

28.5km

trending_flat

1,804ft

550m

trending_flat

1,804ft

550m

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Kalemouth & Nisbet

Cycling Route  -

Moderate

This route leaves Jedburgh and heads west and steeply towards Craiglinghall before descending gently to follow Cessford Burn downstream.

height

20mi

32.5km

trending_flat

1,345ft

410m

trending_flat

1,345ft

410m

Towns along route: Jedburgh

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Scraesburgh Loop

Cycling Route  -

Easy

This is a shorter version of the Oxnam Loop to the south of Jedburgh which cuts across by Scraesburgh before returning north.

height

8mi

12.5km

trending_flat

787ft

240m

trending_flat

656ft

200m

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Oxnam Loop

Cycling Route  -

Moderate

This route heads south from Jedburgh. A climb from the town take you to a summit with views over rolling farmland to the Cheviot Hills.

height

12.5mi

20.5km

trending_flat

1,312ft

400m

trending_flat

1,312ft

400m

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Town Yetholm & Linton

Cycling Route  -

Moderate

This route travels south east from Kelso with a long steep climb towards Lurdenlaw Farm. Dropping down you head towards Yetholm with the Cheviot Hills in view.

height

21mi

33.5km

trending_flat

1,640ft

500m

trending_flat

1,640ft

500m

Towns along route: Kelso, Yetholm, Maxton

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Midlem & Lindean

Cycling Route  -

Moderate

This route heads east from Selkirk and climbs to the summit on Lindean Moor and then undulates passing Lindean Loch Nature Reserve.

height

14.5mi

23.5km

trending_flat

1,574ft

480m

trending_flat

1,574ft

480m

Towns along route: Lilliesleaf, Midlem, Galashiels

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Midlem & Lilliesleaf

Cycling Route  -

Moderate

This route heads east from Selkirk and climbs to the summit on Lindean Moor and then undulates passing Lindean Loch Nature Reserve.

height

17mi

27km

trending_flat

1,640ft

500m

trending_flat

1,640ft

500m

Towns along route: Lilliesleaf, Midlem

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Scott’s View & Dryburgh

Cycling Route  -

Moderate

This route passes by Trimontium an outpost of the Roman Empire and the Leaderfoot Viaduct before climbing towards Scott’s View, where you can pause and enjoy the view of the River Tweed as Sir Walter Scott used to.

height

14mi

22.5km

trending_flat

1,345ft

410m

trending_flat

1,345ft

410m

Towns along route: Melrose, St Boswells

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Dreva and Dawyck

Cycling Route  -

Hard

This route heads west from Peebles, climbing up to The Glack before opening out and the Tweed Valley comes into view.

height

27mi

43km

trending_flat

1,902ft

580m

trending_flat

1,902ft

580m

Towns along route: Stobo

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The Meldons and Eddleston

Cycling Route  -

Hard

This route takes you north of Peebles past Lyne Station and on to the Meldons road. The road climbs gradually passing between the Black and White Meldons reaching a summit of 268m before going on to Eddleston where you can stop for refreshments.

height

23.5mi

38km

trending_flat

2,329ft

710m

trending_flat

2,329ft

710m

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Manor Valley

Cycling Route  -

Moderate

Leave Peebles and head into open countryside where the road climbs steadily with a steep section past Edderston Manor but you can rest just beyond the summit and enjoy the view over Peebles and Dunslair Heights (602m).

height

18mi

29km

trending_flat

1,181ft

360m

trending_flat

1,181ft

360m

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Ettrickbridge & Yarrow

Cycling Route  -

Hard

Head west from Selkirk past Bowhill Country Estate. Head across the Yarrow Water and then the Ettrick Water at Carterhaugh before heading towards Ettrickbridge.

height

20.5mi

33km

trending_flat

1,870ft

570m

trending_flat

1,870ft

570m

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Bowmont Water Valley

Cycling Route  -

Moderate

This route heads west out of Town Yetholm towards Morebattle but turning off onto a no through road signposted for Belford on Bowmont, Sourhope and Cocklawfoot.

height

18.5mi

30km

trending_flat

1,148ft

350m

trending_flat

1,148ft

350m

Towns along route: Kelso

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Harestanes

Cycling Route  -

Moderate

A route taking you south and west of Kelso passing Bowmont Forest before turning west where you can stop at Teviot Water Garden & Smokery.

height

22.5mi

36.5km

trending_flat

1,115ft

340m

trending_flat

1,115ft

340m

Towns along route: Kelso

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